Details about how to safely
pressure wash the surface around the access point.
Before you begin
Ensure that your pressure washing
equipment fulfills the following specifications:
- Pressure washer Pounds per Square
Inch (PSI) must be less than 4000.
- Do not use a nozzle with less
than 15-degree washer tip.
- The pressure washing nozzle must
be at least 24 in. away from the access point.
Cleaning solution
specifications:
- Use only commercially available
cleaning agents and solvents to clean the access point.
- Use only commercially available
ice-melt products.
Warning
Do not use
cleaning agents, solvents, and ice-melt products that are flammable, contain
polycarbonate or rubber dissolving ingredients, uses refined petrochemical
materials, and any other materials that can damage a concrete surface.
Note
Do not use the
power washing equipment near power lines.
Note
Wear safety goggles
with complete eye protection when using the power washing equipment.
About this task
You can pressure wash the access point and the surface under a seat or a slope around
the access point to remove dirt and debris.
Tip
The best practice is to
follow the pressure washing guidelines for longevity of the access point
parts.
Procedure
-
Use a prescribed pressure
washing nozzle to wash the access point and the surface around it
-
Keep the pressure washing nozzle at least 24 in. away from the access
point.
